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Add 70/27 and 45/56

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 45/56

70/27 + 45/56 is 5135/1512.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   70/27 = 70 × 56/27 × 56 = 3920/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   45/56 = 45 × 27/56 × 27 = 1215/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/1512 + 1215/1512 = 3920 + 1215/1512 = 5135/1512
5. So, 70/27 + 45/56 = 5135/1512
   In mixed form: 3599/1512

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